PHF 208 01 - Exercise Testing and Prescription

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Exercise Testing and Prescription (PHF 208)

Term: 2016-2017 Spring Semester

Schedule

Tue-Thu, 12:30 PM - 1:55 PM (1/17/2017 - 5/8/2017) Location: CMCC TWR 302
Tue, 2:00 PM - 3:55 PM (1/17/2017 - 5/8/2017) Location: CMCC TWR 202

Description

PHF 208 Exercise Testing and Prescription
4 credits (3 Lecture 1 Lab 0 Shop)
5 Hrs/Wk (3 Hrs. Lecture 2 Hr, Lab) *15 wks
Students will participate in client interviews to develop fitness goals and assess compatibility. The course will cover pre-participation health appraisal screening and recognize when to refer individuals to healthcare professionals. Students will understand and correctly administer proper fitness assessments on exercise clients in a safe manner. Students will understand apply concepts of strength training and aerobic endurance to design strength and aerobic endurance programs specific to client goals for healthy and special populations. Prerequisite: PHF 155 .